Zip 53186 (Waukesha, WI) Cost of Living


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Waukesha cost of living score
107.3
More expensive
7.3% higher
than the US average
19.4% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Waukesha (zip 53186), Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.3% higher than the U.S. average and 19.4% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Zip 53186 (Waukesha, WI)

Housing costs in Waukesha?
A typical home costs $284,900, which is 15.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.7% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waukesha costs $1,130 per month, which is 9.7% more than the national average of $1,030 and 3.5% more than the state average of $1,090.

Can I afford Waukesha?
To live comfortably in Waukesha (zip 53186), Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $37,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waukesha?
The cost of living in 53186 Waukesha, WI is slightly higher than the average for Wisconsin and the US as a whole. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index for 53186 is 108.9, which is 8.9 points higher than the national average of 100. The overall cost of housing in 53186 is 30% higher than the US average and groceries are nearly 10% more expensive. Other expenses such as utilities, transportation, and health care are all slightly above national averages. However, due to its proximity to Milwaukee, Waukesha residents have access to many job opportunities that can offset these costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaukeshaWisconsinUnited States
  107.389.9100.0
  97.494.7100
  100.698.9100.0
  87.379.3100.0
  $284,900$244,100$338,100
  102.7%99.0%100.0%
  93.386.9100.0
  134.7106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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